Millsaps taught me how to think outside the box, which was essential when I had to take on a completely different career than I had studied.
Alumni Spotlight: Meghan Brock, Class of 2005
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Making the Most of the Millsaps Experience
On a hot day in June, Aastha Banga showed up for the second day of her summer internship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), where she is working as a research lab assistant and getting a first-hand look at the ins and outs of academic medical...
When Perspective Ignites a Passion
Bianca Jones has a unique perspective when it comes to education, and she’s using her time at Millsaps College to become a force of change in the system. Jones, a rising junior at Millsaps, grew up in New Roads, Louisiana. As a child, she was gifted but didn’t enter a...
Millsaps Forms Faith Partnerships in Yucatán
It began with a familiar sign in unfamiliar territory: the cross and flame, the foundational symbol of The United Methodist Church. Rev. Dr. Joey Shelton, just a block and a half from Casa Millsaps—Millsaps’ “home base” for operations and partnerships in Merida,...
Undergraduate Research Leads to Ph.D. Path
From a young age, recent Millsaps graduate Andrew Lott knew he wanted to become a mathematician. After graduating from high school in Jackson, Mississippi, Lott’s path took him to the University of Washington, which is known for its mathematics program. Two years into...
Millsaps Today, Medical School Tomorrow
Much of Hannah Henderson’s college experience has been unconventional. The rising senior at Millsaps and Madison, Miss. native started college almost two years earlier than most students her age. She also began college in January 2021, in the middle of the COVID-19...
Another Class Moves On During 129th Commencement Weekend
The Class of 2023 observed its completion of studies at Millsaps College with a weekend of services and celebrations. A baccalaureate service was held the evening of Friday, May 12 at Galloway United Methodist Church in downtown Jackson, Miss. The Rev. Dr. Joey...
Stacey Gaines Joins Millsaps as Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Stacey Gaines will join Millsaps College as the new vice president of marketing and communications, effective June 1. Gaines brings a wealth of experience and familiarity with our state and region to Millsaps. She has served as the senior art director for the...
Else School MBA program Ranked Among Best Graduate School Programs
The Else School of Management’s MBA program has been ranked among the 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools MBA programs by U.S. News & World Report. "We are thrilled that the Millsaps College MBA program is recognized by the U.S. News & World Report,” said Chris...
A Love for Literature, Learning and Millsaps
Seraiah Lodge’s love of reading and learning began early in life. Lodge, a junior at Millsaps College and Jackson, Miss. native, grew up among educators. “My mom and her sister are both first-grade teachers,” Lodge said. “That environment helped reinforce my love of...
Awards Day Celebrates Excellence In and Out of the Classroom
The Awards Day program recognizes achievements by students and faculty in a broad range of categories, and celebrates excellence in and out of the classroom. The 2023 Awards Day program was held on Wednesday, May 3 in Yates Chapel in the Selby & Richard McRae...
The Rev. Dr. Ricky James Appointed as Dean of the Chapel and Director of Church Relations
The Rev. Dr. Ricky James has been appointed as the new dean of the chapel and director of church relations at Millsaps College. James will replace the Rev. Dr. Joey Shelton, who has served in the role since July 2017. Shelton will step down at the end of May, and...
Making His Own Mark at Millsaps
Paul Thomas was already familiar with Millsaps College. Thomas’ parents and sisters attended the college, with his parents both pursuing careers in the medical field. So, naturally, the Hattiesburg, Miss. native felt a pull to Millsaps and figured he would follow his...
Transferring Home to Millsaps
The experience of transferring to a new college can be an exciting but stressful journey. For Millsaps senior and Rayne, Louisiana native Austin Arceneaux, it was flawless. Arceneaux began his college career at Neosho County Community College in Chanute, Kansas. When...
Built-in Best Friends at Millsaps
Vicksburg, Miss. natives and sisters Madalyn and Natalie Burke have more in common than family. Both are students at Millsaps College, and both wanted similar college experiences. Madalyn, a senior majoring in business administration and communications studies, was...
Millsaps College to Honor Alumni Award Winners
Millsaps College will present its annual alumni awards on Saturday, April 22, 2023 as part of Spring Alumni Weekend. The Alumni Awards recognize graduates who have made significant contributions to society and whose accomplishments, affiliations, and careers have...
It All Adds Up at Millsaps
Chris Dean didn’t have to look far to find the right college. Dean, a sophomore at Millsaps and a Madison, Miss. native, considered colleges across the southeast, but he found his next step in life less than 30 minutes from home. “There was sense of community and...
Fiser, Fender Named to Lead Else School of Management
Harvey L. Fiser, J.D. and Dr. Blakely Fender have been named dean and associate dean, respectively, of the Else School of Management at Millsaps College, beginning in July of 2023. “I could not be more pleased with the selection of Harvey Fiser and Blakely Fender to...
“I’m going to Jackson.”
Worth Wilsey, a senior at Millsaps majoring in government and politics and pursuing a minor in peace and justice studies, had just had the first of many transformational experiences in Jackson, Mississippi. “Like 95% of my peers from home, I was hellbent on taking the...
Connections Make the Difference
Millsaps College senior Lidia Melaku first learned about Millsaps at a college fair in her hometown of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. After speaking with a visiting representative from the office of admission, Melaku decided Millsaps was the next step on her path to medical...
Rolph, Galicki Stepping Up to Leadership Positions
Millsaps College has announced that Dr. Stephanie Rolph has agreed to serve as interim provost and Dr. Stan Galicki will serve as interim associate provost, beginning in the summer of 2023. Rolph and Galicki will take on these new roles as the college enters a time of...